Sam Darnold is the second quarterback in as many years to leave Minnesota for a rich deal elsewhere, landing a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seahawks with $55 million guaranteed. Hopefully, his career doesn't crater like Kirk Cousins' did.

The Vikings decided to let Darnold’s contract expire and roll in 2025 and beyond with J.J. McCarthy, their 10th pick in last year’s draft. His season-ending knee injury last summer is why Darnold started last season.

The Seahawks will still enter the 2025 NFL draft with sizable needs at wide receiver and across the offensive line. Schneider's potential strategy is now clearer. We've conducted a brand-new three-round mock draft with that in mind.